Radium Hot Springs public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The council will consider second reading of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 527, which includes amendments to short-term rental regulations such as an extended sunset clause. Other items include a delegation from the Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival, a report on the cost-of-living CPI adjustment, and setting a date for the 2026 budget review. Council also plans to go into closed session for employee relations, land matters, and municipal service negotiations.
- Second reading of Bylaw No. 527, 2025 Official Community Plan (includes short-term rental amendments)
- Delegation from Rick Kubian – Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival seeking council feedback
- Report on cost-of-living (CPI) adjustment per Fair Compensation Policy
- Setting a date for the first review of the 2026 Budget and 2026-30 Financial Plan
- Request for letter of support for College of the Rockies workforce training funding application
Committee of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the results of a council strategic priorities survey, which will be provided separately. No other items are on the agenda beyond procedural motions and adjournment.
- Results of council strategic priorities survey to be discussed (survey sent under separate cover)
Regular Council
The Village of Radium Hot Springs Council will consider first reading of Bylaw No. 527, 2025, a new Official Community Plan. They will also select an option for updated Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and direct staff on public engagement. A $5.5 million budget inclusion for the Water Intake and Settling Pond Project is proposed. Council will also decide whether to oppose the provincial Professional Reliance Act bill (M216).
- First reading of Bylaw No. 527, 2025 Official Community Plan
- Selection of DCC rate option and direction for January 2026 engagement
- Proposed inclusion of $5,500,000 in 2026-2030 financial plan for Water Intake and Settling Pond Project
- Resolution to oppose provincial Professional Reliance Act bill (M216)
- Appointment of BDO Canada LLP as auditor for 2025 financial statements
Regular Council
The Village of Radium Hot Springs Council will meet to adopt the agenda, designate a Deputy Mayor for 2026, and approve a budget request for the Radium Recreation Committee. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss potential litigation and preliminary municipal service negotiations.
- Designation of Deputy Mayor for 2026
- Approval of $2,500 for Radium Rec Committee
- Digital Sign Policy adoption
- RCMP Quarterly Report
- Closed meeting for litigation and service negotiations
Regular Council
Council will receive a mosquito development site survey that recommends an operational mosquito control program estimated to cost $70,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on river levels. Council is also set to adopt the Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 526, 2025, support a $28,355 grant application for fire department equipment, and receive updates on the CAO priority projects and the OCP/Zoning Bylaw timeline.
- Mosquito control program estimated at $70,000–$95,000/year based on Columbia River levels
- Adoption of Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 526, 2025
- Support for UBCM grant application for Volunteer Fire Department equipment – $28,355
- CAO Priority Projects List update for 2025
- OCP and Zoning Bylaw timing update
Regular Council
Council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 525, 2025, granting permissive tax exemption for four properties owned by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson (7528 Main St East, 7520 and 7534 Stations Dr, 7566 Redstreak Park Rd) for the 2026 tax year. They will also give three readings to Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 526, 2025, which would allow the Village to recover prosecution costs and impose fines. Additionally, council will discuss declaring November 5-11 as Veterans' Week and designate a councillor to lay a wreath at the Invermere Remembrance Day ceremony.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 525, 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption for four church properties (folios 03760.010, .030, .040, .050)
- Three readings of Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 526, 2025 to allow cost recovery and penalties
- Request to declare November 5-11, 2025 as Veterans' Week
- Request to designate a councillor to lay a wreath at Invermere Remembrance Day ceremony
- Closed meeting to discuss land acquisition and preliminary municipal service negotiations
Regular Council
Council will adopt the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 515, effective January 1, 2026, and give three readings to the Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 526. A delegation from the Rural Communities Early Childhood Institute will present, and Council will consider a $400 expenditure from the Council Events fund for the Radium Recreation Committee's Halloween event. The Protective Services Department report for January to August 2025 will be received for information.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 515, 2025 Fees and Charges (effective Jan 1, 2026)
- Three readings of Fire Services Amendment Bylaw No. 526, 2025
- Request for up to $400 from Council Events fund for Halloween event
- Delegation from Tiffany Martin & Katherine Bonell – Rural Communities Early Childhood Institute
- Protective Services Department update: 126 bylaw files, 64 dog tags, 206 business licences
Regular Council
Council will consider supporting a $3,000,000 Strategic Priorities Fund application for a second intake and settling pond project, along with a $67,000 grant for a water and sewer servicing study. Other items include a development variance for a balcony setback at 4835 Radium Blvd., updates to the procurement policy raising spending thresholds, and readings of bylaws for fees and charges and permissive tax exemptions.
- Grant support: $3M for second intake/settling pond capital project and $67,000 for water/sewer study under Strategic Priorities Fund
- Development variance to increase balcony projection from 1.8m to 2.62m at Unit 113 – 4835 Radium Blvd.
- Procurement policy amendments: increase delegated purchasing authority and raise informal award threshold to $49,999
- Third reading of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 515, 2025
- Three readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 525, 2025
Regular Council
Council will hear reports on a road closure request for the Columbia Valley Classics Car Show on September 20, a development variance permit application, and updates on the Local Government Climate Action Program, property tax payments, and the fire department. They will also give first and second readings to Bylaw No. 515, 2025 Fees and Charges. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings that addressed an expropriation for park and road purposes.
- Road closure request for Columbia Avenue on Sept 20, 2025 for car show by Columbia Valley Classic Car Society
- First and second readings of Bylaw No. 515, 2025 Fees and Charges
- Development variance permit application notice
- Adoption of minutes including expropriation of Ridge Road property with $113,249.38 compensation for park and road
- Local Government Climate Action Program survey received for information
Special Council
Council will vote on approving the expropriation of portions of the Ridge Road property (PID 026-172-950) for park and highway purposes. The expropriation process has been initiated, and no inquiry was requested. If approved, compensation will be paid to DCSR Holdings Ltd. as previously agreed.
- Expropriation of PID 026-172-950 (Ridge Road) for park and highway purposes
- Approval of Certificate of Approval and Vesting Notice
- Compensation to DCSR Holdings Ltd. as previously agreed
- No inquiry requested by Attorney General within time limit
Regular Council
Council will reconsider a previously defeated development variance permit for a balcony setback at 4835 Radium Blvd, after a mayoral reconsideration. They will also vote on appointing Haley McDonald as Director of Finance, receive a 2025-2027 Resort Development Strategy, amend the Snow and Ice Control Policy, and formally release an in-camera resolution authorizing a land purchase and expropriation with a $113,249.38 payment from the park reserve fund.
- Mayoral reconsideration of Development Variance Permit No. 48 for balcony setback at 4835 Radium Blvd (previous vote was 2-2 defeat)
- Appointment of Haley McDonald, CPA as Director of Finance, removing Karen Lillejord
- Receipt of 2025-2027 Village of Radium Hot Springs Resort Development Strategy
- Amendment to Snow and Ice Control Policy
- Release of in-camera resolution authorizing land purchase and expropriation from DCSR Holdings Ltd with $113,249.38 from park reserve fund
Committee of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss updates to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw. The discussion will involve Bluerock Planning.
- OCP and Zoning Bylaw Update with Bluerock Planning
Regular Council
Council will adopt the 2024 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information, decide on a development variance permit for a balcony setback at 4835 Radium Blvd., amend the Snow and Ice Control Policy, and adopt Bylaw No. 524, 2025 Clean Air. A delegation from the Radium Hot Springs Public Library will provide an update.
- Adoption of 2024 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) required by June 30
- Development Variance Permit No. 48 recommended for denial for balcony projection at Unit 114 – 4835 Radium Blvd.
- Adoption of Clean Air Bylaw No. 524, 2025
- Amendment to Snow and Ice Control Policy
- Council to direct staff to develop a 35th Anniversary Recognition Program for 2026
Regular Council
Council will discuss updating the 2008 Development Cost Charge bylaw and consider a new Clean Air bylaw. The body is also reviewing a request to close a portion of Main St. W. for a seasonal market.
- Bylaw No. 524, 2025 Clean Air (three readings)
- Proposed closure of Main St. W. for Market on Main from June 27 – August 29
- Grant-in-aid of $3,495.13 for property taxes for the church at 7528 Main St. E.
- Development Variance Permit No. 48, 2025 for Unit 114 – 4835 Radium Blvd (proposed denial)
- Presentation by Urban Systems regarding Development Cost Charge bylaw renewal
Committee of The Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the Official Community Plan with Bluerock Planning. The body will also discuss Radium's 35th Anniversary Celebration.
- Discussion on OCP with Jonathan Schmidt of Bluerock Planning
- Discussion on Radium's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Regular Council
The Council will receive a follow-up report regarding Tiny Titans Childcare Inc. and a notice for a development variance permit application. The meeting includes a quarterly report from the Columbia Valley RCMP and a closed session to discuss municipal services.
- Quarterly report from Sgt. Jeff Witzke of the Columbia Valley RCMP
- Follow-up report from Building Official Wayne Gamborski regarding Tiny Titans Childcare Inc.
- Notice of Development Variance Permit Application DVP48
- Closed meeting to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service
Regular Council
Council will hear delegations on the Radium Transfer Station and the 2024 audit, then vote to accept the village's audited 2024 financial statements. Two policy amendments are proposed: one updating the Snow and Ice Control Policy and another revising the Fair Compensation Policy. The meeting will also adjourn to a closed session for land, litigation, and municipal objectives discussions.
- Delegation from Regional District of East Kootenay on Radium Transfer Station update
- Acceptance of Village of Radium Hot Springs 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (unqualified opinion)
- Staff directed to bring forward amendments to the Snow and Ice Control Policy
- Motion to amend the Village Fair Compensation Policy
- Closed meeting under s.90 for land acquisition/disposition, litigation, and municipal objectives
Regular Council
The Village of Radium Hot Springs Council will adopt the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and issue a Development Variance Permit to reduce the separation distance between a principal dwelling and an accessory unit from 3.0m to 2.7m.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 521, 2025 - Tax Rates
- Development Variance Permit No. 47, 2025 - 4854 Stanley Street
- Rescinding readings of Bylaw No. 522, 2025 - Short Term Rental Business Amendment
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 523, 2025 - Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw Amendment
- Council to adjourn to closed meeting regarding land acquisition
Regular Council
The Radium Hot Springs council will adopt Bylaw No. 520, 2025, establishing the 2025‑2029 financial plan. It will also give readings to the tax‑rate bylaw, a short‑term‑rental amendment, and a subdivision‑servicing amendment. The council will receive a development‑variance notice for 4854 Stanley Street and a 2024 audit‑planning report for information.
- Adopt Bylaw No. 520, 2025 – Five‑Year Financial Plan (2025‑2029)
- Three readings of Bylaw No. 521, 2025 – Village Tax Rates
- Third reading of Bylaw No. 522, 2025 – Short‑Term Rental Business Amendment
- Three readings of Bylaw No. 523, 2025 – Subdivision and Development Servicing amendment
- Receive Development Variance Permit application for 4854 Stanley Street (accessory dwelling unit)
Regular Council
The Village Council is meeting to decide on a five-year financial plan and an amendment to the short-term rental business bylaw. Council will also receive a report regarding the 2025 Parcel Tax Review Panel.
- Bylaw No. 520, 2025: Five Year Financial Plan (2025-2029)
- Bylaw No. 522, 2025: Short Term Rental Business Amendment
- 2025 Parcel Tax Review Panel report
- Closed meeting to discuss labour relations and land acquisition/disposition
Regular Council
Council will reconsider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 514 following a mayoral reconsideration, vote on the 2025 municipal tax recommendation, and allocate grants-in-aid for the year. Amendments to the Snow and Ice Control Policy to align with the Traffic Bylaw's commercial snow removal requirements will also be discussed. An alternate Deputy Mayor will be appointed for March 16-21.
- Reconsideration of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 514 (three readings and adoption)
- 2025 tax recommendation from Director of Finance Lillejord
- Grants-in-aid allocation for 2025 (multiple applications including food banks and community groups)
- Snow and Ice Control Policy amendments to require commercial premises to clear snow by 11:00 a.m.
- Appointment of alternate Deputy Mayor for March 16-21, 2025
Regular Council
Council will consider adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 514, which clarifies permitted uses in the C1 zone, following a public hearing where several residents spoke against it. Other items include receiving an affordable housing incentives flier, authorizing a joint grant application with RDEK for emergency preparedness equipment and training, discussing a geotechnical review of Madsen Road, and considering options for amending Development Permit No. 184 for Woodcarver Park. Council will also hear delegations from Woodcarver Park and Bighorn Global Agency.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 514, 2025: third reading and adoption after public hearing with opposition
- Affordable Housing Incentives flat sheet received for information
- Authorize RDEK to submit joint grant application for Emergency Operations Centres Equipment and Training
- Madsen Road Geotechnical Assessment report presented for discussion
- Council to select option for amendment of Development Permit No. 184 at Woodcarver Park
Board of Variance
The Board of Variance is meeting primarily for administrative and informational purposes. Members will review the board's purpose and responsibilities, and be introduced to Bylaw No. 513, 2024, which establishes council procedures including rules for Board of Variance meetings. No variance applications are scheduled for consideration.
- Review of Board of Variance purpose and responsibilities by CAO Bergles
- Introduction of Wayne Gamborski as Village Building Official and Development Coordinator
- Introduction of Bylaw No. 513, 2024 Council Procedure, specifically clauses 4.3 and 4.4 related to Board of Variance meetings
- Adoption of minutes from April 25, 2024 meeting
Public Hearing
The Village of Radium Hot Springs is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt Bylaw No. 514, 2025. This amendment proposes changes to zoning definitions and regulations for the C1 Highway Commercial zone.
- Proposed new definitions for Hotel, Motel, Short Term Rental, and Tourist Accommodation
- Proposed addition of short term rental as a permitted accessory use in the C1 Zone
- Proposed limit of two dwelling units located above or within a permitted Principal Use building in the C1 Zone
- Proposed requirements for C1 dwelling units, including a minimum floor area of 38m2 and a separate exterior entrance
Regular Council
Council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 518, 2025, which would waive or reduce development cost charges for not-for-profit and for-profit affordable rental housing projects. A delegation from Wildsight Invermere will present the Retrofit Assist home energy retrofit program, including a special offer for up to 10 homeowners. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session to discuss labour and land matters.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 518, 2025 Development Cost Charge Reduction for affordable housing
- Delegation from Wildsight Invermere on Retrofit Assist home energy retrofit program and LEEP10 project
- Adoption of minutes from January 27 Regular Council and February 5 Special Council meetings
- Closed meeting under s.90(1)(c) labour relations and s.90(1)(e) land acquisition/disposition
Special Council
This special council meeting is primarily a discussion of the 2025 Budget and the 2026-2029 Financial Plan. The council will receive the budget for information and discussion, with final approval of the Financial Plan Bylaw and Tax Rates Bylaw expected in March 2025. No decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Receipt and discussion of the 2025 Budget and 2026-29 Financial Plan
- Review of departmental budgets for anticipated activity
- Finalization of the Financial Plan Bylaw and Tax Rates Bylaw scheduled for March 2025
Regular Council
The Village Council is meeting to decide on the adoption of a new Council Procedure Bylaw and the three readings of a Development Cost Charge Reduction bylaw. The session includes a closed meeting to discuss labour relations and potential litigation.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 513, 2024 Council Procedure
- Three readings of Bylaw No. 518, 2025 Development Cost Charge Reduction
- AKBLG submission of resolutions due February 28, 2025
- Closed meeting regarding labour relations and litigation
Regular Council
Council will consider two readings of Bylaw 514, a zoning amendment, and schedule a public hearing. They will also discuss a possible Development Cost Charges waiver bylaw for affordable housing, appoint library board trustees and a deputy mayor, and review snow removal operations. A closed meeting is scheduled for labour relations.
- Two readings of Bylaw 514, 2025 Zoning Amendment, with public hearing to follow
- Discussion on a potential Development Cost Charges waiver bylaw for affordable housing
- Appointment of five trustees to the Radium Hot Springs Public Library Board
- Annual designation of Deputy Mayor for 2025
- Discussion of snow removal in the Village